Travel Cath Lab Tech / CVOR Surgical Technologist – Wausau, WI

Experienced cardiovascular operating room surgical technologists can join a 13-week travel assignment in Wausau, Wisconsin, supporting cardiac and thoracic surgery in a fast-paced CVOR environment. This travel healthcare job is ideal for a Certified Surgical Technologist who is confident scrubbing cardiovascular procedures, preparing operating rooms, and contributing to safe, high-quality patient care. Wausau offers a welcoming central Wisconsin community along the Wisconsin River, with convenient access to outdoor recreation, scenic parks, local arts, and year-round activities.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030-$2,190
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week, with orientation and holiday-related exceptions
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Call Rotation: Approximately one night per week, one weekend per month or every third weekend, backup coverage, and holiday rotation; a 30-minute response time may be required
• Float Expectations: May be asked to support other nearby locations as needed
• Charting System: Epic

CVOR Surgical Technologist Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent cardiovascular operating room experience
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential through NBSTSA or NCCT
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or surgical technology certificate preferred
• Cardiac and thoracic surgical experience required
• Thoracic robotic surgical experience preferred
• Ability to respond within 30 minutes when assigned to call
• Strong communication skills, flexibility, resilience, and a dependable work ethic

Cardiovascular Operating Room Responsibilities

• Prepare and efficiently set up operating rooms for cardiovascular, cardiac, thoracic, robotic thoracic, and other surgical procedures
• Review case carts and confirm that all required instruments, equipment, and supplies are available before each case
• Scrub cardiac, thoracic, and robotic thoracic procedures while maintaining sterile technique
• Support safe, organized surgical workflows in collaboration with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other operating room team members
• Turn over operating rooms efficiently between multiple procedures throughout the day
• Assist with cleaning, supply organization, case-cart preparation, and other downtime tasks as needed
• Participate in rotating call, weekend, holiday, and backup coverage
• Adapt to changing assignments and provide support at other nearby locations when required

Apply now for this travel CVOR surgical technologist opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a collaborative cardiovascular operating room team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.